Education prizes and awards 2018

Who is your inspiration?

Our prizes and awards celebrate the outstanding work happening in every corner of the scientific community.

Winners have come from a vast range of specialisms, backgrounds, countries and communities in the past 140 years.

All have proved that passion, excellence and dedication deserve recognition and reward.

Nominate or be nominated by 15 January 2018

Potential winners could be inspiring a new generation of scientists with their exceptional teaching. Their research could be helping to secure the future of chemical science education. Their team might be opening a community’s eyes to the value of chemistry in everyday life.

Whoever they are, our education awards are your chance to make sure that their hard work in chemistry education is acknowledged.

Well-deserved recognition. Up to £2,000 in prize money. A chance to raise awareness of inspirational work in chemistry education.

Previous winner

I am incredibly honoured to receive this award which highlights the value of the classroom teacher for chemistry students. The day-to-day experience of chemistry students at all levels, linked of course to their teachers, is a huge factor in maintaining the pipeline of talent into the chemical sciencesDr Kristy Turner, University of Manchester and Bolton School, Schools Education Award winner for 2017

Nomination information

Once you’ve decided on a prize from the list, follow the instructions on its web page to nominate your chosen individual or group.

Anyone is eligible for nomination.

Our 2018 education awards

Schools Education Award

The Schools Education Award is your chance to celebrate the work of an individual teacher or teaching team. The winner receives the recognition that they deserve, plus a £2,000 prize. Their school science department receives £1,000 to help their inspirational work to continue.